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Thu, 31 Jan 08
Defense Focus: FCS follies -- Part 1
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Defense_Focus_FCS_follies_Part_1_999.html
Washington (UPI) Jan 28, 2007 - Are the cyber-pigeons coming home to roost?(Next: The dangers of over-control)

Sat, 26 Jan 08
Military eyes new robotic vision system
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Military_eyes_new_robotic_vision_system_999.html
Washington (UPI) Jan 25, 2007 - Researchers say the military may employ small robots equipped with advanced three-dimensional vision technology in as little as a year.

Sat, 26 Jan 08
Eurofighter Typhoon Logs Over 35,000 Flying Hours
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Eurofighter_Typhoon_Logs_Over_35000_Flying_Hours_999.html
Hallbergmoos, Germany (SPX) Jan 25, 2008 - The combined fleet of 135 in-service Eurofighter Typhoons and seven Flight Test aircraft has accumulated over 35,000 flying hours by the end of December 2007. Since introduction into service in Spring 2004, the five customer Air Forces, including, since Summer 2007, Austria have achieved 30,650 flying hours. An amazing 50 % of this amount were flown in 2007, demonstrating the tremendous growth of the in-service fleet.

Thu, 24 Jan 08
Boeing Completes Flight Of First AEW And C Wedgetail Aircraft Modified In Australia
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Completes_Flight_Of_First_AEW_And_C_Wedgetail_Aircraft_Modified_In_Australia_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 24, 2008 - Boeing has conducted a successful functional check flight of the first 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW and C) aircraft modified in Australia for Project Wedgetail. During the two-and-one-half hour flight Jan.23 from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, pilot Regis Hancock and first officer Randon Stewart performed a series of functional tests that verified the airworthiness of the aircraft's systems and structures.

Thu, 24 Jan 08
Raytheon To Provide Revolutionary AESA Capabilities To 135 F/A-18s
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_To_Provide_Revolutionary_AESA_Capabilities_To_135_F_A_18s_999.html
El Segundo CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2008 - The U.S. Navy is retrofitting 135 Super Hornets with Raytheon's APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar. An initial contract worth nearly $55 million authorizes Raytheon to supply 19 AESA systems, spares and maintenance. This ensures Super Hornets manufactured before installation of the APG-79 will benefit from Raytheon's new advanced sensor technology.

Wed, 23 Jan 08
Rheinmetall To Supply Kodiak Armoured Engineer Vehicles To Sweden And The Netherlands
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Rheinmetall_To_Supply_Kodiak_Armoured_Engineer_Vehicles_To_Sweden_And_The_Netherlands_999.html
Dusseldorf, Germany (SPX) Jan 23, 2008 - The Swedish procurement authority, FMV, and The Netherlands Ministry of Defence procurement authority have placed orders with Rheinmetall for the Kodiak armoured engineer (breaching) vehicle. The total value of the orders is approximately EUR100 million. Signed on January 16, 2008, the contracts include ten systems for the Dutch Army, and six for the Swedish Army. The vehicles will be delivered during the period 2011-2012.

Tue, 22 Jan 08
BAE Systems to Provide All-Quadrant Interim Defensive Weapon System For CV-22 Osprey
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Systems_to_Provide_All_Quadrant_Interim_Defensive_Weapon_System_For_CV_22_Osprey_999.html
Johnson City NY (SPX) Jan 22, 2008 - BAE Systems will develop an interim all-quadrant defensive weapon system for the CV-22 Osprey aircraft. The contract awarded by the U.S. Special Operations Command, calls for rapid development, installation, testing, and qualification of a weapon capability that provides defensive fire protection to all quadrants of the aircraft.

Tue, 22 Jan 08
Elbit Systems Awarded Several Contracts For The Supply Of Thermal Imaging Systems
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Elbit_Systems_Awarded_Several_Contracts_For_The_Supply_Of_Thermal_Imaging_Systems_999.html
Haifa, Israel (SPX) Jan 22, 2008 - Elbit Systems announced that it's subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop, recently has been awarded contracts valued at a total of approximately $40 million from several customers for the supply of its CORAL and CORAL-CR hand-held lightweight Thermal Imaging cameras.

Tue, 22 Jan 08
Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor Inducted Into National Museum Of The USAF
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_F_22_Raptor_Inducted_Into_National_Museum_Of_The_USAF_999.html
Dayton OH (SPX) Jan 22, 2008 - Raptor 03, the third F-22 manufactured by the industry team of Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Pratt and Whitney, took center stage yesterday at The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as it became part of a new exhibit showcasing America's air dominance fighter. One of nine F-22s built for engineering, manufacture and development testing, Raptor 03 will remain on display in the museum.

Mon, 21 Jan 08
Analysis: India rejects ban on landmines
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Analysis_India_rejects_ban_on_landmines_999.html
New Delhi (UPI) Jan 18, 2007 - A U.N.-backed world body campaigning against the use of landmines has urged the Indian government to sign a global treaty to ban the weapons.

Fri, 18 Jan 08
Boeing And SAIC Announce Accelerated Testing Of FCS Early Prototype Systems
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_And_SAIC_Announce_Accelerated_Testing_Of_FCS_Early_Prototype_Systems_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 18, 2008 - Boeing and partner Science Applications International Corporation, the Lead Systems Integrator for the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) program, have announced that the Army has accelerated test schedules for two FCS robotic prototypes based on current readiness levels and positive feedback from soldiers who are using early versions of the systems in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fri, 18 Jan 08
First Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon Has Flown
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/First_Tranche_2_Eurofighter_Typhoon_Has_Flown_999.html
Manching, Germany (SPX) Jan 18, 2008 - The first Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon has made its first flight at EADS Military Air Systems' site in Manching. Instrumented Production Aircraft Seven (IPA7) was piloted by EADS Test Pilot Chris Worning. The aircraft, a German single seat variant, represents the full Tranche 2 build standard and its first prominent task will be to accomplish Type Acceptance for Block 8, the first capability standard of Tranche 2, in April 2008.

Thu, 17 Jan 08
BAE Systems Demonstrates Upgraded Airborne Reconnaissance System
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Systems_Demonstrates_Upgraded_Airborne_Reconnaissance_System_999.html
Greenlawn NY (SPX) Jan 17, 2008 - BAE Systems has demonstrated an upgraded airborne reconnaissance system capable of transmitting and receiving data over long distances. The new technology allows real-time analysis of image data by U.S. Air Force image analysts.

Thu, 17 Jan 08
US Navy Selects Northrop Grumman For Counter Radio-Controlled IED Electronic Warfare Systems
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Navy_Selects_Northrop_Grumman_For_Counter_Radio_Controlled_IED_Electronic_Warfare_Systems_999.html
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2008 - The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman for the design, development and delivery of dismounted and mounted development models for Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. Dismounted and mounted CREW systems are two elements of the U.S. Defense Department's Joint Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare program. CREW systems are electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of RCIEDs.

Wed, 16 Jan 08
General Atomics Completes Critical Design Reviews For Aircraft Launcher
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/General_Atomics_Completes_Critical_Design_Reviews_For_Aircraft_Launcher_999.html
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2008 - General Atomics (GA) celebrated a milestone November 16, 2007 with the successful completion of the final critical design review (CDR) for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). Capt. Stephen Rorke, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment program manager, thought the review "was a rousing success" and praised the team for their "dedicated efforts to complete preparations for this review."

Wed, 16 Jan 08
Lockheed Martin Uses Digital Beamforming Technology To Redefine Radar State-Of-The-Art
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_Uses_Digital_Beamforming_Technology_To_Redefine_Radar_State_Of_The_Art_999.html
Moorestown NJ (SPX) Jan 16, 2008 - Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated digital beamforming (DBF) capability to locate and track live targets with its Scalable Solid-State S-band Radar (S4R) engineering development model. DBF is the most advanced approach to phased-array antenna pattern control.

Wed, 16 Jan 08
BAE Systems Wins US Army Contract For New Engineering EOD Vehicles
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Systems_Wins_US_Army_Contract_For_New_Engineering_EOD_Vehicles_999.html
York PA (SPX) Jan 11, 2008 - BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Army to be the sole producer of the new Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV), and has been awarded an initial $20 million delivery order under the $2.288 billion MMPV program. The MMPV contract envisions production of up to 2,500 vehicles for use by U.S. Army Engineers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams through 2015.

Thu, 10 Jan 08
Ultralife Forms Technology Partnership With MSU To Develop Fuel Cell-Battery Portable Power Systems
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Ultralife_Forms_Technology_Partnership_With_MSU_To_Develop_Fuel_Cell_Battery_Portable_Power_Systems_999.html
Newark NY (SPX) Jan 10, 2008 - Ultralife has entered into a technology partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU) to develop fuel cell-battery portable power systems enabling lightweight, long endurance military missions. The development of this power system is to be performed under a $1.6 million program that was awarded by a U.S. Defense Department agency to MSU as the prime contractor. MSU has awarded Ultralife a $475,000 contract to participate in this program as a subcontractor.

Wed, 9 Jan 08
Northrop Grumman And Oshkosh Join Forces To Pursue Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_And_Oshkosh_Join_Forces_To_Pursue_Joint_Light_Tactical_Vehicle_Program_999.html
Oshkosh WI (SPX) Jan 09, 2008 - Northrop Grumman and Oshkosh Truck have teamed to compete for the U.S. military's next-generation family of lightweight vehicles. Under the agreement, if selected for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Technology Demonstration (JLTV) program, Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector will be the prime contractor and systems integrator. Oshkosh Truck's Defense Group will be responsible for designing, engineering and manufacturing the vehicle.

Tue, 8 Jan 08
Defense Focus 2007 In Review Part Two
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Defense_Focus_2007_In_Review_Part_Two_999.html
Washington (UPI) Jan 7, 2007 - The year 2007 was a year when several major powers served notice that U.S. weapons superiority in every field and class wasn't going to remain an uncontested monopoly.

Tue, 8 Jan 08
SMArt Munition For British And Australian Armed Forces
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/SMArt_Munition_For_British_And_Australian_Armed_Forces_999.html
Nurnberg, Germany (SPX) Jan 08, 2008 - Intelligent artillery munition SMArt 155 valued at more than 120 Million Euros was ordered by the armed forces of Great Britain and Australia at GIWS mbH, a joint subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, Dusseldorf, and Diehl Stiftung and Co. KG, Nurnberg. Production and integration is carried out by Rheinmetall and Diehl, both 50% shareholders of GIWS.

Fri, 4 Jan 08
BAE Systems Completes Two Test Firings Of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Systems_Completes_Two_Test_Firings_Of_Advanced_Precision_Kill_Weapon_System_999.html
Fort Walton Beach FL (SPX) Jan 04, 2008 - Two BAE Systems-built Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guided rockets were successfully test-fired from a U.S. Army Kiowa Warrior helicopter on Dec. 13. These tests confirm that the APKWS rocket is compatible with the Kiowa Warrior's carriage and launch systems and demonstrate that the weapon can be fired from the helicopter without requiring platform integration or modifications.

Fri, 4 Jan 08
Boeing Submits Final KC-767 Advanced Tanker Proposal To USAF
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Submits_Final_KC_767_Advanced_Tanker_Proposal_To_USAF_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 04, 2008 - Boeing submitted its final KC-767 Advanced Tanker (AT) proposal for the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 Tanker Replacement Program. "We have completed this KC-X process the way we began it -- by listening to our Air Force customer," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. "We believe the KC-767 Advanced Tanker will be evaluated as the most capable, technologically advanced and affordable tanker for America."

Fri, 4 Jan 08
Raytheon Wins Army Precision-Guided Projectile Development Contract
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Wins_Army_Precision_Guided_Projectile_Development_Contract_999.html
Tucson AZ (SPX) Jan 04, 2008 - Raytheon, teamed with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, has been selected by the U.S. Army to develop the XM 1111 Mid-Range Munition for the Future Combat Systems' Mounted Combat System. Valued at $232.3 million, the 63-month contract covers system design and development.

Fri, 4 Jan 08
UK And France Launch New Partnership On Future Guided Weapons Technology
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/UK_And_France_Launch_New_Partnership_On_Future_Guided_Weapons_Technology_999.html
London UK (SPX) Jan 04, 2008 - Britain and France announced a new multi-million pound initiative in European defence research collaboration, with the formation of an Innovation and Technology Partnership (ITP) focused on materials and components for missiles. The ITP builds on the UK's Defence Technology Centre concept, and will be jointly funded by the British and French governments and an industry/ academia consortium led by MBDA.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Australia Plans For New Defence Materials Technology Centre
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Australia_Plans_For_New_Defence_Materials_Technology_Centre_999.html
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, announced the establishment of an $82 million Defence Materials Technology Centre - to drive innovation in Defence technology.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Latvia Awards Lockheed Martin Contract For Two Long-Range Air Surveillance Radars
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Latvia_Awards_Lockheed_Martin_Contract_For_Two_Long_Range_Air_Surveillance_Radars_999.html
Syracuse, NY (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - Lockheed Martin received a contract valued at $44 million from the Latvian National Armed Forces for two long-range AN/TPS-77 transportable air surveillance radar systems, as well as options for long-term technical support. Included in the contract were priced options for up to four additional TPS-77 radars for Estonia and Lithuania.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Lockheed Martin Advances Biometrics Portfolio Through Cooperation Agreement With Cognitec
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_Advances_Biometrics_Portfolio_Through_Cooperation_Agreement_With_Cognitec_999.html
Gaithersburg MD (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - Lockheed Martin has further advanced its capabilities and offerings in biometrics solutions through a cooperation agreement with Cognitec Systems, a leader in facial recognition technology. The Cognitec agreement will enable closer cooperation between the two companies in the rapidly growing marketplace for biometrics solutions.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
MRAP Vehicle Orders Soar
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/MRAP_Vehicle_Orders_Soar_999.html
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - The Department of Defense has announced contracts for an additional 3,126 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to be manufactured and completed by end of July 2008. Four manufacturers received the delivery orders totaling just under $2.66 billion.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Northrop Grumman To Repair Damaged Sentry E-3D Aircraft
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_To_Repair_Damaged_Sentry_E_3D_Aircraft_999.html
London UK (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract from the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Sentry Integrated Project Team (IPT) for the repair of a Sentry E-3D aircraft, which suffered significant structural and electrical system damage during a severe storm. Work will be performed under Northrop Grumman's existing Sentry E-3D Whole Life Support Programme (WLSP).

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Raytheon Launches 360-Degree Sensor To Enhance Border Security Capabilities
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Launches_360_Degree_Sensor_To_Enhance_Border_Security_Capabilities_999.html
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 03, 2008 - Raytheon has launched the first wide-area, long-range sensor that provides an unblinking 360-degree view of target areas. The Eagle-300(TM) sensor, which Raytheon is manufacturing for SkyWatch LLC, enhances Raytheon's global border security and critical infrastructure protection capabilities.